NuSarnia Foundation

06/01/2026

🚲 Just 2 Weeks Until the Kids Bike Rally! 🚲

The countdown is on! Join us on Saturday, June 13 at Canatara Park for a morning filled with biking, games, activities, prizes, and fun for the whole family.

Kids will have the chance to:
✅ Decorate their bikes
✅ Complete a fun activity passport
✅ Explore community booths
✅ Practice cycling skills
✅ Learn about bike safety
✅ Win prizes throughout the event

Over the past two years, more than 250 kids and their families have taken part, and we can't wait to welcome even more riders this year.

Registration is now open, and spots are filling up quickly. If you've been thinking about signing up, now is the time!

📅 Saturday, June 13
📍 Canatara Park
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, The Sarnia Centre, Major Sponsor, Blackwater Coffee Co., our co-hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters Sarnia-Lambton and Boys & Girls Club Sarnia-Lambton, and all of our incredible community partners for helping make this event possible.

🔗 Register today: https://nusarnia.org/kids-bike-rally/

Tag a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or friend who should bring a young rider!

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05/28/2026

05/27/2026

This past week, nuSarnia continued advocating for zoning improvements that better support housing affordability, intensification, walkability, and long-term community growth in Sarnia.

As part of the ongoing Zoning By-law discussions, we asked Council to support a motion directing staff to further review and reduce barriers that may be limiting:
➡️ Missing middle housing like duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes�
➡️ As-of-right intensification and gentle density
➡️ Flexible neighbourhood-scale mixed-use and small business growth
➡️ More practical parking requirements
➡️ Housing affordability and housing supply overall

These conversations may sound technical, but zoning rules shape how our city grows and directly impact housing choices, infrastructure costs, local businesses, transportation options, and the overall vibrancy of our neighbourhoods.

We were encouraged to see Council acknowledge the importance of continuing this work, and the motion passed directing staff to report back with recommendations and implementation options for further consideration.

We appreciate the members of Council who helped move this conversation forward, along with the many residents and community advocates who continue pushing for a more connected, resilient, and people-focused Sarnia.

We’ll continue following the process closely and advocating for practical changes that help align our zoning framework with the goals already outlined in Sarnia’s Official Plan.

05/26/2026

Something new is coming to the lifeguard station at Canatara Park this Spring. 🌅

Over the next few weeks, the nuSarnia team and community partners will begin installing a new community-selected mural at the Canatara Park lifeguard station. This mural is a completely citizen-led and community-funded project organized by nuSarnia through local fundraising, sponsorships, and community support. No taxpayer dollars are being used for the mural installation.

The project came from a simple idea: if there are public spaces in our community that need some care and attention, we do not always have to wait years for change to begin. Sometimes meaningful improvements can start with residents, artists, volunteers, and local organizations coming together to work with what is already there and make it better.

The reality is that the lifeguard station is a building that has seen years of wear and tear, and we saw an opportunity to help bring some new life, colour, and energy into the space while celebrating one of the most loved waterfront destinations in our city.
This project is about more than art on a wall. It is about creating a more welcoming public space, supporting local artists, encouraging community pride, and continuing to show how small, community-led projects can positively shape the places we share.

Murals have the ability to spark conversation, create memorable landmarks, and make public spaces feel more vibrant and cared for. Through grassroots action and community collaboration, we are excited to help transform an overlooked space into something that reflects creativity, local identity, and civic pride.

A huge thank you to the many local businesses, organizations, and supporters who helped make this project possible. This is what community-led city building looks like.

Stay tuned as installation begins. 🎨

05/25/2026

🚲 Only a few more weeks until the Kids Bike Rally at Canatara Park!

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to sign up and join us for an incredible day of biking, activities, and community fun.

Families can explore trails through the park, complete an event passport for prizes, learn how to mount bikes on Sarnia Transit buses, test their skills on the obstacle course, decorate their bikes, enjoy snacks, and connect with local organizations helping make cycling more accessible and fun in our community.

Over the past two years, more than 250 kids and their families have taken part and we can’t wait to welcome even more riders this year. A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor The Sarnia Centre, our Major Sponsor Blackwater Coffee Co., our invested Community Partners, and our co-hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia Lambton and Boys and Girls Club Sarnia Lambton. It’s shaping up to be an incredible day for the community. 💚

📍 Canatara Park
📅 June 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🔗 Register now: https://nusarnia.org/kids-bike-rally/

We can’t wait to see you there! 🚴

05/23/2026

We’d like the opportunity to clear up some misinformation circulating about the mural project at Canatara Park.

This mural project is entirely community-led and community-funded through nuSarnia. The City of Sarnia did not contribute funding toward the mural installation.

Back in 2025, nuSarnia approached the City requesting permission to help beautify the lifeguard station because we agreed the building and surrounding space needed attention. Rather than waiting years for action, local residents, organizations, businesses, and funders stepped up to make something positive happen.

This project has been supported by community partners including the Judith & Norman Alix Foundation, Dulux Paints, Four Points Sheraton, local carpenters, volunteers, and many individual community supporters who believe public spaces in Sarnia deserve care and investment.

We would prefer to see long-term investment in public infrastructure too. But while larger plans continue to sit on shelves, community groups are still showing up to improve spaces however we can. Ironically, the only major public spending tied to this site in recent years has been consultant studies and master planning work that Council itself has never moved forward with implementing.

At the end of the day, this project is a reflection of what can happen when residents decide to invest their own time, energy, creativity, and resources back into the community. Through citizen-led efforts, we are adding beauty, civic pride, and positive community energy into a neglected public space without costing taxpayers anything.

We are incredibly grateful to every artist, volunteer, donor, business, and supporter who helped make this happen.

You can read more about the project here: https://nusarnia.org/project/canatara-mural/

05/09/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗕𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲! ☀️ ☀️

Join us for a full weekend of community cycling events, family fun, and celebrating all things biking in Sarnia-Lambton.

𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 - 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 presented by NuSarnia Foundation
With kids bike decorating, bike safety activities, fun obstacle courses, and more..
📍Canatara Park | 9AM–1PM
https://nusarnia.org/kids-bike-rally/

𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹 - 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 presented by Bluewater Cycling Organization
A free all-ages community ride supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia-Lambton.
📍Starting at 286 Front St. N | 1:30PM
https://www.ourbco.ca/slow-roll-registration

Two incredible events. One unforgettable weekend. 💙

05/06/2026

🚲 Ready to ride into summer? Join us for the 3rd Annual Kids Bike Rally at Canatara Park on June 13! ☀️

This free community event is designed to help kids build confidence on their bikes while having fun outdoors with friends and family. Riders will explore bike routes and activity stations throughout the park, collect stamps in their event passport, and spin the prize wheel for giveaways and prizes.

Whether your child is a brand-new rider or already loves biking, the Kids Bike Rally is all about creating positive experiences, building independence, and making active transportation fun.

🗓 June 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Canatara Park

Bring your bikes, helmets, and your sense of adventure. Registration is now open and spots are filling up quickly! Click here to register: https://nusarnia.org/kids-bike-rally/

Over the past two years, more than 250 kids and their families have taken part and we can’t wait to welcome even more riders this year. A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor The Sarnia Centre, our Major Sponsor Blackwater Coffee Co., our invested Community Partners, and our co-hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sarnia Lambton and Boys and Girls Club Sarnia Lambton. It’s shaping up to be an incredible day for the community.

04/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Trail Clean-Up this weekend. 🌱

Because of your time, energy, and care, the Midtown Trail is looking cleaner, greener, and more welcoming for everyone who uses it.

💚 39 volunteers joined us
💚 12 volunteer hours signed off for high school students
💚 Fresh hot coffee from Blackwater Coffee Company
💚 44 garbage bags of trash removed from the trail

These kinds of days remind us that when people come together, small actions can create a big impact.